Specialized workshops
Marcie has been working as an educator for over fifteen years, leading workshops in the performing arts, voice-over, and creative writing for children of all ages, from pre-school to high school. Her engaging, friendly, and nurturing personality makes her a favourite among students.
Selected school visits, tours, and residencies
- Jericho Learning Centre, Vancouver, BC: film & theatre arts teacher, 2025
- Mamquam Elementary, Squamish, BC: theatre teacher as part of Better World Laboratory residency, 2025
- Marpole Montessori School, Vancouver, BC: theatre arts & literacy teacher, 2023-2025
- Point Grey Elementary, Vancouver, BC: creator workshop, 2017
- CWC Writing Camp, Yangpyeong, Korea: writing & theatre mentor, 2015, 2016, 2019
- Whistler Public Library Camp, Whistler, BC: writing & theatre mentor, 2016
- ELC Elementary School, Bangkok, Thailand: artist-in-residence, 2015
- Mount Royal University Summer Camp, Calgary, AB: theatre arts mentor, 2009
- Carousel Theatre for Young People, Vancouver, BC: theatre arts teacher, 2009-2024
Some of Marcie’s most popular workshops are described below.
What is acting?
In this workshop designed for preschool and primary students, Marcie focuses on the fundamentals of acting by leading students through a variety of exercises and activities. These include basic vocal warm-ups, songs, scarf exploration, teamwork building, and movement.
Creating Character Through Voice
This voice-over workshop is focused on creating unique voices for students in developing and writing their own characters, and for theatre students in helping to find their characters true voice. Using an interactive presentation and a series of worksheets, Marcie leads activities in vocal warm-ups and provides guidance in helping students discover unique character voices. At the end of the workshop, each student has the opportunity to record a character voice and present to the class. This workshop can be taught for writing and theatre students aged 7-17.
Playing and Learning Through Acting
Creative lesson plans in teaching students the fundamentals of the acting world and building a strong foundation through movement, voice, and script work (depending on the age groups.) Through various activities, improve games, skits, and showcases, the main focus is in helping students to build self-esteem, improve confidence, increase focus, teamwork, ignite imagination, and support unique individual creativity. Classes can be taught through a series of classes or through workshops for students aged 7-17.